Signal Divider for Simultaneous Voice and Data Services
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic devices face challenges in simultaneously providing voice call and data services across different communication networks, such as CS and PS networks, due to limitations in signal processing and antenna management, leading to inefficiencies and potential service disruptions.
Innovation Solution
The electronic device incorporates a signal processing module with a divider/combiner to distribute and combine signals from multiple communication networks, allowing simultaneous operation of voice call and data services using separate communication control modules, which manage and demodulate signals independently to ensure seamless service provision.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If a single antenna is used for both voice call and data services, then device complexity is reduced, but service reliability deteriorates due to signal interference and switching disruptions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the single antenna system into multiple independent antenna elements (first antenna and second antenna), each dedicated to specific communication networks. This segmentation allows simultaneous operation of voice call and data services without signal interference, resolving the contradiction between device simplicity and service reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a multi-functional antenna system where the first antenna handles both first and second communication networks for voice services, while the second antenna handles both networks for data services. This universal design allows the antenna system to support multiple services simultaneously without requiring complete separation of hardware components.
2Reliability
If separate communication control modules are used for different networks, then service reliability improves through independent signal processing, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the communication control functionality into separate communication control modules, with each module independently managing signals from specific communication networks. This modular segmentation enables independent signal processing for voice and data services, improving reliability while maintaining manageable system complexity through functional separation.
3Adaptability or versatility
If signal switching between networks is implemented, then service adaptability improves, but service disruptions occur during switching transitions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments different communication networks and services into dedicated antenna paths, eliminating the need for dynamic signal switching between networks. Each antenna is assigned to specific network types, allowing the system to adapt to different service requirements while maintaining continuous service without switching disruptions.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamic service allocation where the system can adaptively assign different communication networks to different antennas based on service requirements. This dynamic configuration enables service adaptability while maintaining reliability by avoiding physical switching transitions during operation.
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AI summary
Disclosed an apparatus and a method for simutaneously providing a voice service and a data service in an electronic device. The electronic device includes: an antenna for transmitting or receiving one or more signals of a first signal corresponding to a first communication network and a second signal corresponding to a second communication network; a first communication control module for processing the first signal; a second communication control module for processing the second signal; and a divider for distributing the one or more signals received through the antenna to the first communication control module and the second communication control module.